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      Jupiter Senior Softballs’ Mike Manasia


      Inducted As 2024 Jupiter Hall of Fame Honoree




         The nonprofit Jupiter Senior Softball Association has been a  principle remain a model to be
      staple in the Jupiter community since it began playing slow-pitch  admired by everyone.”
      softball games at Jupiter Community Park in 1999. The program     In expressing his gratitude
      is conducted in cooperation Jupiter’s Parks and Recreation  Mike,  who  was  a  pitcher,
      Department and is open to persons 55 and older. There is no  said it was a great honor to
      upper age limit. Games are every Monday, Wednesday and  be recognized by his friends
      Friday mornings, beginning with batting practice.at 8:30 a.m.  and teammates and was not
         The Hall of Fame was established 2020 to honor JSSA  something he expected. “It was
      members who have made an extraordinary impact on the softball  ‘a great gift.’” Mike’s brass
      organization. And Mike’s selection is a testament to his impact  nameplate as the 2024 inductee
      he has had on the senior softball program and his teammates.  was added to the Hall of Fame
         Longtime softball player, Mike Manasia, 92, has been  plaque on display at the park.   Mike Manasia, right, with  Family and friends who attended Mike Manasia’s Hall of Fame
      enshrined as the Jupiter Senior Softball Association’s 2024     When he retired from playing   the framed Hall of Fame  enshrinement included, left to right, Frank Truskaloski, Annette
      Hall of Fame inductee. A large crowd of softball players  in December 2023, Mike was 91   citation presented by Vic  Fongione, Trissie Sloan, Jane Memmelo, Michael Manasia,
      and members of Mike’s family attended the February 28  and the oldest active player in the   Troiano.  Marianne Manasia, Lauren Manasia and Dianne Maher.
      enshrinement ceremony at Jupiter Community Park. At his  Jupiter Senior Softball program.
      enshrinement, Vic Troiano presented Mike his framed Hall  A native of New York, and Army veteran of the Korean War,  Truskaloski, daughter-in-law Marianne Manasia, mother-
      of Fame citation which lauds Mike’s many accomplishments,  Mike said he knew it was time to hang up his cleats when his  in-law Jane Memmelo, granddaughter Lauren Manasia and
      including the following: Toriano stated “for 25 years Mike  eyes began to deteriorate.              Mike’s friend Trissie Sloan.
      has been a fierce on-field competitor, and his famous phrase,     Mike’s son Michael, and daughters Diane Maher and     Registration can be made online at www.leaguelineu.
      ‘I can’t do it alone guys’ has become legendary throughout  Annette Fongione were among family members and friends  com/jssa or for more information contact Gary Newman at
      the organization. His remarkable longevity and sense of  present for his HOF induction. Others were son-in-law Frank  (917) 623-0791.
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